It is with sadness that the Monterey Fire Department shares the passing of one our own. Firefighter Chris Fiske passed away in an accident at his home on Tuesday, July 2. Firefighter Fiske joined the Monterey Fire Department in January 2007. Over the years he worked in numerous assignments both as a firefighter and as an appointed fire engineer. Chris is survived by his wife and three young children. Details regarding services are forthcoming.
Monterey Fire Fighters Association Local 3707 has set up a fund to help provide for a college education for Chris’children. Anyone wishing to make a donation can send a check payable to “MFFA” (write “Fiske” on the memo line) to:
Monterey Firefighters Association
Attn: Chris Fiske Fund P.O. Box 3063 Monterey, Ca 93940
Chris,
Thank you for your service, we got it from here.
A group of L3707 members recently returned from the IAFF Affiliate Leadership Training Summit in Los Angeles. This conference is two full days of learning, networking, and training to help Monterey Firefighters serve our communities better, keep our firefighters safer, and keep up to date on current issues that affect us all. One current issue the IAFF is working to improve upon is mental health for first responders. Post Traumatic Stress was not often spoken of in the past, leading to firefighter suicide. As an organization, we are working to develop processes for members to decompress after years of stressful calls. We are fortunate to have the IAFF providing excellent resources for this cause.
The Monterey City Firefighters serves the residents and visitors of the City of Monterey, City of Pacific Grove, Carmel by the Sea, Monterey Airport, City of Sand City, Naval Post Graduate School and The Defense Language Institute. The department consists of 78 line staff on 3 platoons, 6 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company and 1 Duty Chief. We also cross staff a fire boat, a OES engine, a wildland engine, an airport AARF rig, and take part in the Monterey County Urban Search and Rescue Team.
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.